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Discussion in 'Southampton' started by The Ides of March, Oct 24, 2016.

  1. ChilcoSaint

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    I was watching with some friends this evening and I made the point that most good pro snooker players think 4 or 5 shots ahead, whereas Ronnie has the whole clearance planned in advance, and succeeds so often because of the incredible precision of his positional play. Now he’s equalled Hendry’s record he’s definitely the GOAT.
     
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  2. tomw24

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    Vikings playing in London next season. I'll be going to that. :)
     
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  3. Le Tissier's Laces

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    Last time we had vikings in London it didn't end terribly well for the locals...
     
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  4. davecg69

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    I’ve just seen something on a rugby site which said Phil Bennett, the amazing Welsh fly-half, has passed away. I’m trying to find out if this is true, as I can’t find anything on the news.
    However, us rugby fans have probably seen “that try” in the Barbarians v All Blacks game from 1973, which was started by Phil Bennett, so I thought I’d show this one - recently voted “best welsh try ever”. These were the games I grew up watching (was lucky enough to be in Cardiff for the All Black game) - remembering a true great, a really humble man and someone who has left us with so many memories!!

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/rugby-union/52986771
     
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  5. tomw24

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    It's only P1 but Mercedes look a lot more competitive after their upgrades. I'm hoping that is the case.
     
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    Disaster for Sainz! He's in the wall.
     
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  7. tomw24

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    Hmm, Max has serious issues with his Red Bull.
     
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  8. tomw24

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    I think something's clicked for Mercedes - they look like contenders for pole tomorrow all of a sudden. :)
     
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  9. Le Tissier's Laces

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    Was always going to happen at some point. Three teams up the top now. Should be fun!
     
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    Great to see Mercedes back in the mix. What is uncertain, for me, is how much is it the car upgrades, or is the track more favourable to their car... hopefully the former.
     
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  11. tomw24

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    I predict a few safety cars and/or red flags for this. That's all.
     
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  12. Le Tissier's Laces

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    Tom, can we do a deal where you stop predicting stuff. Please!
     
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  13. tomw24

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    FFS! I thought this was a slam dunk for utter carnage! <laugh>
     
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  14. Le Tissier's Laces

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    God this American stuff is embarrassing
     
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    The boats on the fake water are just hideous!
     
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    Quality from russell. Love to see it. Buy pretty devastating that Max won again. Great drive from him
     
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  17. Le Tissier's Laces

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    Spain and certainly Monaco should play more to the Ferrari strengths though. Interesting that those two are streets ahead of everyone else currently.
     
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    One for the rugby fans.

     
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